Spring break travel, Easter gatherings could spark 4th COVID wave, medical experts say
There may be cause for concern about a fourth COVID surge, as pre-pandemic level air travel and Easter holiday gatherings has health officials concerned some will bring home more than baggage on their flights back from spring break hot spots.
There may be cause for concern about a fourth COVID surge, as pre-pandemic level air travel and Easter holiday gatherings has health officials concerned some will bring home more than baggage on their flights back from spring break hot spots.
Medical experts fear 4th COVID wave as people gather for Easter or take spring break vacations
Chris O'Connell reports on the troubling trend experts are seeing as new coronavirus cases rise after Easter and spring break holidays
Chris O'Connell reports on the troubling trend experts are seeing as new coronavirus cases rise after Easter and spring break holidays
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
23 remaining schools cleared for students to return, School District of Philadelphia officials say
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
Phase II of the School District of Philadelphia's Hybrid Learning Plan states students in grades three through five and students with complex needs in grades six through eight whose families choose the hybrid learning model will move to a mix of in-person and digital learning April 26th.
COVID-19 vaccinations in New Jersey: What you need to know
Officials in New Jersey are hard at work in their effort to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines to residents across the state. Here's what you need to know.
Officials in New Jersey are hard at work in their effort to deliver the COVID-19 vaccines to residents across the state. Here's what you need to know.
Norwegian Cruises asks CDC to allow trips from US ports in July
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Norwegian Cruise Line is asking the CDC for permission to resume trips from U.S. ports on July 4th, requiring passengers and crew members to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks before the trip.
Delaware reports 1 new COVID death, bringing total to 1,566
The most recent death occurred in Sussex County. It involved a 76-year-old person with underlying health conditions.
The most recent death occurred in Sussex County. It involved a 76-year-old person with underlying health conditions.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe while pregnant or nursing, study finds
Dr. Oz joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a new study that found the COVID-19 vaccine was safe to administer to women who are pregnant or nursing.
Dr. Oz joined Good Day Philadelphia to discuss a new study that found the COVID-19 vaccine was safe to administer to women who are pregnant or nursing.
Philadelphia moves to Phase 1C of vaccine rollout on Monday
Additional groups in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday as the city plans to move into Phase 1C.
Additional groups in Philadelphia will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday as the city plans to move into Phase 1C.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Pennsylvania to allow 75% capacity at some restaurants, bar seating returns
Pennsylvania will be expanding occupancies to 75% at self-certified restaurants as well as businesses like gyms, casinos, and theatres effective April 4.
Pennsylvania will be expanding occupancies to 75% at self-certified restaurants as well as businesses like gyms, casinos, and theatres effective April 4.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community
The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community. More than 1,000 individuals, their caregivers and families were vaccinated last Saturday.
The organization turned Lincoln Financial Field into a COVID-19 vaccination site for members of the autism community. More than 1,000 individuals, their caregivers and families were vaccinated last Saturday.
Vaccination megasite at Moorestown Mall hits milestone of 200K doses
The vaccination site at the Moorestown Mall hit a milestone Friday when they administered the 200,000th vaccine dose.
The vaccination site at the Moorestown Mall hit a milestone Friday when they administered the 200,000th vaccine dose.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.